Avigdor Liberman

Likud official: Liberman out to bring down Netanyahu

Likud source: Liberman constantly says he will 'consider' proposals, only to reject them outright days later.

UTJ: We'll recommend Netanyahu for PM again

United Torah Judaism says it intends to recommend Netanyahu as the next Prime Minister if new elections are held.

Liberman: We will not give up on our principles

Yisrael Beytenu chairman clarifies: It's the Draft Law in its original wording or nothing else.

Likud: Liberman rejects any compromise

Likud party says no meeting currently scheduled with Yisrael Beyteinu leader Avigdor Liberman to form coalition, prevent repeat elections.

Report: Likud officials turned to US to resolve coalition crisis

Israeli officials reportedly lobbied White House to pressure Liberman to accept compromise deal paving way for coalition agreement.

Liberman: We're not looking to bring down Netanyahu

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Our sole motive is to 'uphold the principles and commitments given to the public before the elections.'

Elkin: Whenever Liberman really wanted it, solutions were found

Likud minister: Liberman must show a bit of flexibility to reach solution. 'Haredim have compromised - Liberman should also take a step.'

New elections would be great

Elections to be held on September 17

Date is not final and could still change. Netanyahu continuing efforts to prevent elections.

Likud declares open season on Liberman

PM holds consultations with ministers, MKs in Likud; after ordering them not to attack Yisrael Beytenu Chairman, changes mind.

No agreements at Netanyahu-Liberman meeting

Senior Likud official says conversation ended in 'explosion'. Haredi parties said they received signals elections would be held.

Senior official: We won't allow religious Zionism to be trampled

Senior Right Parties Union source to PM: Even if agreement reached with Liberman, without Justice portfolio, party won't enter government.

Report: Netanyahu and Liberman to meet at height of crisis

After break between them in recent days, PM and the Yisrael Beyteinu Chair to meet in private in effort to form government.

Liberman: 'Would-be coalition is not a right-wing government'

Yisrael Beytenu chair says party will support dissolving Knesset, will keep current list if new elections are called.

Shaked won't run with Liberman

Ayelet Shaked denies rumors claiming she'll run with Yisrael Beytenu party. Source: Shaked wants to run with Likud.

Liberman: I'm happy to run with Shaked in the next elections

Yisrael Beyteinu chairman Liberman says he will vote for the dissolution of the Knesset and will be happy to join with Ayelet Shaked.

Agudat Yisrael approves Netanyahu compromise

Haredi faction overwhelmingly approves PM-proposed outline for draft law, but Liberman remains adamant not one detail can be changed.

Shas: Liberman is not being truthful

The Shas party rejects the claims voiced by Yisrael Beiteinu chairman. 'He's using the draft law as an excuse to topple the gov't.'

Litzman: Not afraid of going back to elections

Deputy health minister emphasizes his UTJ party not afraid of elections, reminding Liberman of his relatively small number of seats.

Liberman to Likud: Stop lying to the Israeli people

Yisrael Beytenu chief rejects claims he is to blame for stalled coalition talks. 'Accept our draft law and everything will fall into place.'

Amid warnings of new elections, coalition talks remain stalled

Despite threats by Netanyahu to dissolve Knesset and go to new elections, haredi lawmakers and Yisrael Beytenu fail to reach compromise.

Accept our offer - or go to elections

Yisrael Beytenu leader says haredi parties can abstain from voting on Draft Law, but other parties must support it - or hold new elections.

Haredi party: Liberman isn't telling the truth

UTJ leaders claim Yisrael Beytenu chair wants to bring down right-wing government, deny wanting 'state of Jewish law.'

Liberman: We'll only recommend Netanyahu

Yisrael Beytenu won't support any candidate other than PM Netanyahu. Likud: We only ask that he join a right-wing government.

Liberman: It looks like Israel will be facing new elections

'I said explicitly that we wouldn't compromise on the draft law. They should've listened to me but they preferred to act condescendingly.'

'Do not lend a hand to leftist government'

Heads of factions that recommended Netanyahu as PM unanimously decide that a right-wing government should be set up without delay.

Report: Netanyahu considering going to new elections

After coalition talks hit impasse, Netanyahu leaning towards dissolving Knesset and going to new elections, Likud officials warn.

Likud: Liberman blocking formation of right-wing government

Netanyahu calls party leaders in for urgent meeting as coalition talks stall ahead of deadline. Liberman declines request to join meeting.

Defense portfolio to return to Liberman

Liberman set to return to defense ministry, and has already met, with PM's approval, with chief of staff and Shin Bet head.

Liberman to Lapid: When I need your advice, I'll call you

MK Avigdor Liberman responds to Blue and White leader Yair Lapid's push 'not to cave' to PM Netanyahu in coalition agreements.

Will we get a government or another election?

It was a crazy week, but even at the end Netanyahu was still unable to form a government.

Liberman: Haredim trying to use force and bully us

Yisrael Beytenu chairman slams haredi parties' demand to ban sale of tickets for Biblical zoo on Shabbat, holidays.

Yisrael Beytenu: We await answers from the Likud

Liberman's party says it will not compromise on tougher security policy and passing Draft Law.

Lapid tempts Liberman

Yesh Atid Chairman tries to tempt Liberman not to enter Netanyahu government in return for promise to provide immigrant pension solution.

Elkin: There's chance we'll be dragged to elections

'If United Right continues with high demands, we'll be dragged to elections in six months with similar results,' Elkin notes.

Liberman: Haredi parties chose to disparage and threaten

Yisrael Beytenu chairman responds to haredi accusations, says those looking to point fingers should 'look in the mirror.'

'Liberman will run the country only in his dreams'

Haredi MK Moshe Gafni slams Yisrael Beiteinu leader's demands in coalition negotiations.

Liberman: 'We won't recommend Gantz in any case'

Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman in closed meeting: Even if PM fails to form coalition, party will not recommend Gantz in his place.

Liberman: Netanyahu can't keep overruling me on Khan al-Ahmar

Yisrael Beiteinu leader says defense policy keeping party from signing coalition agreement with Likud.

What are Liberman's demands? Not just the Defense portfolio

The main issue that hinders the inclusion of Yisrael Beytenu is the Draft Law, and the solution seems to be the Override Clause.

'If I was in Netanyahu's place, I would be nervous'

Could Avidgor Liberman's demands torpedo efforts to build a right-wing - religious coalition government? Raviv Drucker weighs in.

Report: Yisrael Beytenu in talks for merger with Likud

Is Yisrael Beytenu on the verge of joining with the Likud? Likud leaders say talks progressing - but will hinge on Liberman's demands.

No agreement on haredi draft

First round of coalition talks between Likud and Yisrael Beytenu conclude this morning. No agreements reached regarding draft of haredim.

Erdan: Justice portfolio must be in Likud's hands

Likud minister opposes United Right's demand of justice portfolio for Smotrich. 'We are the largest party and need the senior portfolios.'

'Liberman is trying to be the troublemaker'

UTJ MK Uri Maklev blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman over remarks on Draft Law.

Liberman to recommend Netanyahu as PM

Yisrael Beiteinu leader says 'voters have had their say,' chose Netanyahu, but has significant demands for joining the coalition.

'If Liberman demands too much - there won't be a coalition'

Lawmaker says haredi parties will likely form unified bloc with United Right party to counter-balance Yisrael Beytenu's coalition demands.

Liberman's demands: Not just the Defense Ministry

Yisrael Beytenu knows that without it, Netanyahu does not have a coalition and therefore is preparing for tough negotiations.

Liberman's conditions for joining government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman reportedly demands defense ministry, passing of original Draft Law as conditions to joining Netanyahu's coalition.

Liberman petitions against DNA testing

Yisrael Beyteinu party submits Supreme Court petition to cancel DNA tests for immigrants from former Soviet Union to prove Jewishness.

Liberman: We won't join coalition if our Draft Law isn't passed

Former DM Liberman says Yisrael Beytenu won't join government unless its Draft Law is passed.

Former DM: Paying Hamas won't bring security

Avigdor Liberman slams government for agreeing to transfer money to Hamas, 'silencing' news about tumult on Gaza border.

Liberman: Gantz treats war like a dance

Former DM Avigdor Liberman says Blue and White leader's performance in Operation Protective Edge shows he cannot be prime minister.

Liberman opposes haredim, Zehut party

Former Defense Minister warns: Zehut party will change the Law of Return, Knesset will be more haredi than ever.

Are the Russians going to decide this election?

Will it be Avigdor Liberman's voters who decide the elections in Israel?

Liberman: A-G standing by man who calls for murder of Jews

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Liberman slams attorney general for arguing against election committee's decision to disqualify Ofer Kassif.

Liberman rips 'nutty' Otzma Yehudit candidate

Former Defense Minister Liberman, Otzma Yehudit candidate Ben-Gvir take jabs at each other's personalities, political beliefs.

Liberman: Sane rabbinate or Inquisition?

Yisrael Beiteinu leader slams genetic testing of immigrants from Russia, calls for state bodies to be removed from haredi control.

Ben-Gvir sues Liberman over 'Shin Bet' comments

Otzma candidate sues for 250,000 shekels Yisrael Beytenu chairman for suggesting he is a Shin Bet agent. 'He slandered - he must pay.'

'We'll be worse off than before the Yom Kippur War'

Former DM Liberman warns of dangerous escalation in southern Israel, says Cabinet chose not to eliminate terror.